Patricia Kihoro's List of Favourite Brands

I believe we carry a piece of home wherever we go, whether through our fashion, accessories, products, or the stories we tell. We're not just buying Kenyan, we're celebrating and sharing the richness of our creative industries and weaving our Kenyan narrative into the global tapestry.

Every Kenyan piece we wear and brand we carry on our travels grants us an opportunity to share these stories of diversity, creativity and innovation in our own unique way, making us all ambassadors of our magical Kenya.

Here is a curated list of some of my favourite Kenyan brands and where to find them:

Shopping Hubs: 

• African Lifestyle Hub
• The Artisanal Gallery
• Opportunity Factory
• Provisions Kenya
• Craft Centre Gigiri
• Spinners Web
• Ichyulu.com
• Shopzetu.com

Pop Up Markets

• The Kenyan Designer Collective
• Pop Up and Chill
• Biz Baz Events
• The Box Kenya
• Karen Flea Market
• Yaya Pop Up Craft Shop

Unisex Hoodies / Tees 

• Naivaa 
• Kali Works
• Posh by Jay
• Jamhuri Wear
• Chilli Mango
• Bonk

Unisex Statement Pieces 

• The Nuralains
• Wangari Mathenge 
• Boguk 
• Mabatini Studio
• Kiko Romeo
• Katush Nairobi 
• Sevaria 
• NC Nairobi

Womenswear

• This is Essential
• Vivo Woman
• Ikojn
• Shop Zeva
• LOKOL
• Coloured Sugar
• Kokio Label 
• Siri Studio
• Studio Namnyak
• Shop Slowli
• Maisha Concept
• Cocolili Africa
• Hawi RTW
• Bloom Kenya 
• Epiphany Clothing
• Three Fifty Studio
• Zia Africa
• African Yuva
• Itikadi Fashion House
• Nalani Women
• El Afrique

Men and Womenswear 

• The Native Woman
• Angelsmile Atelier
• Purple Thread
• Monoxrome
• Style By Neomi
• The Wakilisha Collection
• Stitch Worth Fabric and Designs
• Yvonne Afrostreet

Jewellery 

• Endo Squared
• Adele Dejak
• Kipato Unbranded
• Kawira Africa
• Guo Studio
• Epica Jewellery
• Ami Doshi Shah
• Zanta Adedye
• Nibui Earrings
• Nikongamani
• Monkk Jewellery
• Mwaree Handcrafted
• Suhani Mara
• Cindimini
• Diro Jewellers

Watches and Eyewear

• Sued Watches
• Mamy Eyewear 
• Mali Living Watches and Eyewear

Shoes

• Ikwetta
• Oye Africa
• Sip Dada
• Enda Sportswear

Leather Bags and Accessories 

• Ikwetta
• Sandstorm
• The Label Saba
• Gonzala Leather
• By Her Bags
• HBG by Azaria
• Adelphi Kenya
• Akira Designer
• Luxaltra
• Rift Africa
• Yallo Leather
• Black Maasai
• Anchor Leather
• Wazawazi Kenya
• Kool Afrika

Totes and Backpacks 

• Blackfly
• Ubuntu Life
• Kotiam
• Michael Soi
• Ali Lamu
• Ubuntu Life
• Rummage Studio

Luggage and Packing Accessories

• Eyo Africa
• Sandstorm
• Bundu and Beyond
• Kilele Gear
• Jo Kenia Designs

Stationary 

• Kulula
• Lulu Kitololo
• Bonk
• Kangarui
• Chasing Paper Collective
• Erregatti

Make Up 

• New Level
• Canvas Cosmetics
• Benji Cosmetics
• Joanna K Cosmetics
• Reina Beauty
  

Skin and Body Care

1. Bandari Beauty
2. Jani Kenya
3. Qasil Beauty
4. By Earth
5. Shea Organics
6. Keyara Organics
7. Ajani Handmade
8. Natural Lamu

Coffees and Teas 

• Sumba Coffee
• Kaigwa Estate
• Muthaiga Tea
• JusTea
• Tribe Collective
• The Chocolate Bar
• Spring Valley Coffee

Podcasts

• So this is love
• It’s related I Promise
• Mic cheque
• VIP Access with Anyiko
• TMI Podcast
• Legally Clueless
• Nipe Story
• CTA
• Man Talk